Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 102 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 102

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 98707
Grade: 102
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1895
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 5
Grade/Model Total Production: 450
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Balance Type: Expansion
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
U.S. Patents: 374359
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion
Pat'd Dec.6.'87.
Adjusted
Case: Various
Run ID: 228.102G5.18S226.182M125.H125.L210.15J97
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.35
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.56
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.032%
Registry Population: 1 (0.50%)
Research Note: Seth Thomas Factory Model Lists designate 98701-99300 as Model 3 (Open Face). However, #98707 has been verified as a Model 2 marked "Adjusted" with a double-sunk dial [Grade 102] (As long as the serial number is #98707 and not #93707). #98956 has also been reported as a Model 2 gilt movement marked "Adjusted" [Unverified], providing additional support. #98914: Verified as Model 3 Grade 33, suggesting a possible mixed run that requires further research and analysis.

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


23Greenwich Supporter 189 · November 20, 2022

Serial Number 98844 was reported as accurate.

HerbertTrw Supporter 115 · March 9, 2022

Serial Number 98707 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Model 2, Gilt with Reed-Regulator, more Details
see my Watch
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 102
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 3 to 2
Seth Thomas Grade 102 Pocket Watch